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Re: Lucca's back - what now?

I'd hate to start another "starting line-up" thread but...

I don't see Colvin being much of a factor this coming season. If he is, it will be a pleasant surprise and an indication of great things to come. No offense to Colvin, but there aren't very many point guards who can make the transition from HS to D1 in the first year. If he can get significant minutes, I'll be impressed.

Gilstrap, on the otherhand, has 1 year to make an impact I believe he will.

And let's not forget Dendy, Chistopherson, and Pomlee.

If next year isn't considerably better than last season, then I'll be extremely disappointed in players and staff. The fans, the players, and coaches all need some wins. I would also like to see us have a MAJOR upset or two. That alone would be an indication that things are on the right track.

Re: Lucca's back - what now?

we have a chance to be really good. this year we will actually have talented depth and a lot more athleticism. Gilstrap is a starter right away, Colvin and Dendy add depth and athleticism and i think christopherson could end up as our starting 2 guard. i think we will be in the top half of the big XII. ncaa tourney?

Re: Lucca's back - what now?

Originally Posted by cycloneman003

we have a chance to be really good. this year we will actually have talented depth and a lot more athleticism. Gilstrap is a starter right away, Colvin and Dendy add depth and athleticism and i think christopherson could end up as our starting 2 guard. i think we will be in the top half of the big XII. ncaa tourney?

The key word is "chance". I'll agree with that. We have a chance to be. We have the right components. Now we need that intangible piece to be there as well. That thing that you can't quite put your finger on but good teams have it and you know it when you see it. We need that to be there.

Without being too much of a Debbie Downer, I suspect if you look at postings from last year at about this time, you'll see posts identical to yours above prognosticating the same for last season.

Re: Lucca's back - what now?

Originally Posted by CyinCo

If next year isn't considerably better than last season, then I'll be extremely disappointed in players and staff. The fans, the players, and coaches all need some wins. I would also like to see us have a MAJOR upset or two. That alone would be an indication that things are on the right track.

If we are still an underwhelming team, then I'll take the major upsets. But if we're a good team, then beating a better team won't be a major upset anymore--then I would not be disappointed if we did not have any major upsets.

Re: Lucca's back - what now?

Originally Posted by CyinCo

I'd hate to start another "starting line-up" thread but...

I don't see Colvin being much of a factor this coming season. If he is, it will be a pleasant surprise and an indication of great things to come. No offense to Colvin, but there aren't very many point guards who can make the transition from HS to D1 in the first year. If he can get significant minutes, I'll be impressed.

Gilstrap, on the otherhand, has 1 year to make an impact I believe he will.

And let's not forget Dendy, Chistopherson, and Pomlee.

If next year isn't considerably better than last season, then I'll be extremely disappointed in players and staff. The fans, the players, and coaches all need some wins. I would also like to see us have a MAJOR upset or two. That alone would be an indication that things are on the right track.

I agree! Get 20-22 wins, beat a Kansas or a Texas, and fans are jumping up and down.

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